"You're hiding, but you're actually right in front of me, aren't you?"

"Wrong, little girl! Although your flesh smells delicious, I'm not in front of you, hee hee hee..."

"Then are you on my left, right, or behind me..."

"Wrong, wrong, all wrong. I've already given you a hint. I'm hiding on the second floor of the Non-Human (Ancient) Exhibition Area, heh heh heh..."

"There's no second floor here..."

Before Yu Wenqiu could finish speaking, she suddenly noticed a staircase appearing out of nowhere not far in front of her.

"Could it... could it be true? Rule #8 of the Non-Human (Ancient) Exhibition Area states that there is a second floor, and those who go there may find unexpected gains. Is this hinting at a way out for me? Something's not right. Would it be that kind?"

"Curiosity Museum Visitation Rule 4: The Curiosity Museum does not have a second floor or higher, nor does it have an underground exhibition hall. If someone invites you to visit exhibits in these places, please decline. Oh... I get it! It's subtly trying to tempt me to break the rules. That means it's getting anxious. Although I didn't guess its location correctly earlier, one thing is correct: it's nearby. So where exactly is it?..."

Watching the sand in the hourglass about to run out, Yu Wenqiu's breathing became rapid.

"It's nearby, but in an unexpected place... there's only one: my shadow. I've found you. You're hiding in my shadow..."

At the last moment before the hourglass emptied, a victorious smile appeared on Yu Wenqiu's lips as she pointed to her shadow and calmly said.

"This place is too dangerous. We need to see the four exhibits and leave as soon as possible..."

Shen Wei, hiding behind an exhibit case, said to his right hand with a solemn expression.

"You noticed, kid?"

The eerie right hand's tone was surprised.

"I think you're just prejudiced. What's so strange about it? Anyone with careful observation would notice. The Dark Exhibition Area is expanding, and those flickering lights are silently going out. I believe it won't be long before the entire Non-Human Ancient Exhibition Area is plunged into darkness. I can't imagine what will happen to me then..."

As if thinking of something bad, a look of discomfort appeared on Shen Wei's face.

"Hey, kid, don't make personal attacks, okay? I'm your right hand now, so doesn't that make you a dog? You're a dog, a big dumb dog..."

The eerie right hand retorted angrily.

"Reflection..."

"Reflection ineffective..."

Although Shen Wei and his eerie right hand were arguing fiercely in his mind, it didn't delay their progress in viewing the exhibits.

"Little Right, this exhibit is interesting. It looks like a paper-cut figure, stuck to the glass display case..."

Shen Wei looked with interest at a paper figure in the display case, a strange man wearing a long gown, a melon-cap hat, and heavy rouge on his face.

"Ignorance is terrifying. If you take a good look at his description, you won't find him so interesting..."

Sure enough, after the eerie right hand finished speaking, Shen Wei, who had been watching with great interest, was startled by the strange paper figure. It suddenly jumped down from the glass display case, unfolded itself, and floated in the air. A pale face with rouge and dead fish eyes pressed tightly against the glass display case, staring at Shen Wei up close.

"Oh my god! This old rascal..."

Shen Wei was so scared that he stumbled back a few steps. At the same time, strange footsteps suddenly echoed at the entrance of the Non-Human (Ancient) Exhibition Hall.

Shen Wei finally calmed down, but the suddenly unfolded paper figure looked at him and let out an eerie laugh, making the scene particularly creepy.

Shen Wei couldn't help but look at the description card on the glass display case.

*Jiazhi*: An ancient evil spirit, a monster as thin as paper. When unfolded, it takes the form of a terrifying human, constantly changing, specializing in scaring people, and fond of devouring human souls.

"This *jiazhi* monster is somewhat like a two-dimensional creature..."

After reading the description, Shen Wei felt a pang of fear for no reason. He knew he couldn't delay any longer and had to quickly see the four exhibits and leave the Non-Human (Ancient) Exhibition Hall.

"This Non-Human (Ancient) Exhibition Hall has hidden rules. The hidden rule is a time limit..."

Shen Wei murmured to himself with a thoughtful expression.

"Hey, this display case is empty. Where did the thing inside go? *Guilian*, what a strange thing. Can't stay here long. Rule #2 of the Non-Human Ancient Exhibition Hall Visitation Rules: Some of the humanoid exhibits in this exhibition hall have a high degree of freedom. If you encounter an empty display case, please leave immediately and find a staff member nearby to handle it..."

Thinking of this, Shen Wei just wanted to quickly leave the empty display case.

"This exhibit is interesting..."

Shen Wei's attention was drawn to an exhibit in the display case in front of him.

Exhibit: Ghost Ship Captain

Formerly a pirate king, cursed by an unknown creature in the sea, causing his body to mutate. A sea overlord, eternally immortal.

Inside the glass display case was a tall man wearing ancient European captain's clothing. However, his face was covered with octopus tentacles covered in slippery mucus. His waist-length hair was wet, green seaweed.

The octopus captain sensed Shen Wei's gaze, and a hint of surprise appeared in his anthropomorphic eyes. He moved closer to the glass of the display case and drew half a sea chart on the glass with a green mucus. The end point of the sea chart was a treasure chest-like shape.

Then, the octopus captain pointed at Shen Wei and then at the half of the sea chart on the glass display case.

"I let you out? And you take me to find the endless treasure you've hidden at sea. Am I understanding you correctly?"

Shen Wei said with a smile.

The tall octopus captain nodded.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in money. Besides, once we get to the sea, it'll be your home field. My life or death will be entirely in your control. Wanting your treasure is probably impossible..."

Hearing Shen Wei's words, the ghost ship captain looked very angry. He pounded on the glass of the display case and gave Shen Wei the middle finger at the same time. When he was emotionally agitated, he couldn't help but offer the sea's special product: "Fack You!"

Shen Wei didn't have time to waste with him and turned to view the next exhibit.

The next exhibit really made Shen Wei's hair stand on end. It was an extremely obese man wearing ancient clothing. His face was oily, but strangely, the top of his skull was missing. Where his brain should have been was a wick, and the wick was burning with a green flame, making people shudder.